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hypnotic

[hip-not-ik] / hɪpˈnɒt ɪk /


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And thanks to her hypnotic direction and Paksoy’s unpredictable performance, “Night Nurse” gives an old idea strange new youth.

From Salon Jul. 15, 2026

Produced by Sandy Linzer, the record was simultaneously rooted in the past and present, blending hypnotic, churning rhythms with sympathetic strings, smooth saxophones and muted trumpets.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 2026

Sleek and hypnotic, it lacks the killer chorus needed to claim the Eurovision crown.

From BBC May 8, 2026

Trade the metronome as it swings back and forth, but don’t let the hypnotic sound lull you into complacency.

From Barron's Apr. 22, 2026

The hypnotic whirl of the cotton candy machine helped keep my full-on panic about our secret show at bay.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez




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